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Volvo EC40 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (46,500 £ vs 80,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo EC40 or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Volvo EC40 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Key differences

Volvo EC40

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • a bit more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EC40

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo EC40 is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,500 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 80,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,608 £.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 467 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Range Rover Sport

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers a bit more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Volvo EC40 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers a bit more torque with 800 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo EC40 is somewhat lighter – 2,065 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers visibly more boot space – 647 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 243 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries clearly more – 830 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 395 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 km
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Volvo EC40

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Price
80,100 - 129,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
60 - 259 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,809 kg
Trunk capacity
404 L
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,873 mm
Width
2,043 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 435 kg
Payload
641 - 830 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Power HP
249 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Power kW
183 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Volvo EC40 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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